Fossils

The
Solnhofen Natural Stone achieved world prominence by its
fossil discoveries. The most known fossil is without doubts
the Archaeopteryx. The Solnhofen Natural Stone grew in Upper
Jura about 150 millions of years ago in a lagoon which was
separated from the open sea by reefs. In the lagoon, in
regular intervals fallouts of lime took place, which forms
the fine layers of the natural stone. This lime preserved
animals of several different habitats, e.g. fish from the
open sea, cancers which lived on the seaground, or also
flying reptils (pterosaurs), the kings of the air in Jura
era.

Flying Reptil: Pterodactylus kochi

Carnivor fish: Caturus
elegans

But in
contrast to the diversity of the exhibits in the museum,
fossils in quarries are very rare. Big and
representative fossils are extremely rare and the
originals are nearly priceless.

But if you
are looking for a nice and representative fossil, we are
pleased to offer you some copies in museum-quality from
different earth ages.

Copies
of fossils from Solnhofen Lime Stone (at the buttom)
in combination with an
Ichthyosaurs from the Middle Jura of Holzmaden.